Quick Links

REVIEWS The Swimming Pool: Everything You Need to Know to Design, Build and Landscape the Perfect Pool by Tom Griffiths, Simon Schuster, Rockefeller Center, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, hardcover; 144 pp. If you've dreamed of having a pool in your own backyard, Tom Griffiths' new book, The Swimming Pool, might just be the perfect thing to make you take the plunge. The splashy book is overflowing with beautiful color photos of every kind of pool imaginable. But Griffiths has written much more than just a wish book. The Swimming Pool covers every phase of N. Y. pool ownership, from proper siting and the selection of the appropriate pool to a detailed explanation of water circulation, filtration and proper maintenance. Griffiths explains pool chemistry in understandable terms, and his troubleshooting guide makes the book a valuable reference long after the backhoe and landscapers have finished. Griffiths also devotes a chapter to pool safety. He outlines rules for sensible pool behavior as well as necessary poolside-safety equipment. Griffiths places particular emphasis on the telephone, which can save time when summoning help. The book is full of sidebars with tips, charts and other information. By the 10020, 1995. $27.50 & way: If you think a pool is beyond your means, Griffiths tosses in a tempting chapter on spas and hot tubs. -Roe A. Osborn, an assistant editor afFine Homebuilding. Information on foundation moisture-proofing: Here are a few sources of information that were helpful while I was researching my article on selecting a basement moisture-proofing system (pp. 48-53).-Bruce Greenlaw, a contributing editor of Fine Homebuilding. Building Foundation Design Handbook by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, National Technical Information Service, of Commerce, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Va. 22161, (703) 4874650, 1988. $44.50 (plus $3 for handling) softcover; 354 pp. Published seven years ago, this book is past its prime, but the chapters on drainage and foundation moisture-proofing are still useful. U S. Rab sbet-Master Plus"·! C • Floors Protect 136 Hardwood Clad Trim Windows/Glass Major credit cards accepted Carpets • TublWhirlpools REA DER SERVICE NO. 50 Fine Homebuilding Item Deacrlptlon 800·639 1/4' Shank Rabbet-Master Plus $61 .80 800·640 1/2' Shank Rabbet·Master Plus $65.80 The color orange on router bits is Toll-free FAX: 813-891-6160, FAX: 813-891-6259 r & export inquiries w 1 .. Call toll-free 24-hours a day: I n Canada call '·800·387·7005 READER SERVICE NO. 284 elco鋍䮍 Shipping and Handling $5.00 CMTTOOLS Deal鋍 800-531-5559 trademark of CMT Tools a 310 Mears Boulevard Oldsmar, FL 34677 registered one bit & A Construction Practice Booklet (and Video) on Better Basements by Client and Technical Services Department, Ontario New Home Warranty Program, Sixth Floor, 5160 Yonge St. , North York, Ontario, Canada M2N Department 6L9, (416) 229-3807, 1993. $2 (Canadian) for booklet, $30 (Canadian) for booklet and video; booklet 16 pp., video 17 min. Based on the energy-conscious Ontario Building Code, this up-to-date booklet and video give practical tips on basement moistureproofing, drainage and insulation. Waterproofing the Building Envelope by Michael Monterey Ave., Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. 17294, (800) 2624729, 1993. $50 hardcover; 277 pp. The prose might make Strunk and White shudder, and the focus is on commercial work. But there's plenty of information here that applies to below-grade and above-grade residential work. T CMT' one low price! with Seven different cuts MT saves you money by giving you more work from our bits! Our new, expanded Rabbet-Master Plus cuts rabbets from 1/8" to \/2" deep and flush trims as well! The set includes one of our 1-3/8"-diameter carbide tipped rabbeting bits, seven ball bearings and an allen key. If you already have our popular six-bearing Rabbet-Master, ask about our upgrade kit. SLIPCASES FOR YOUR BACK ISSUES. Bound in dark red and embossed in gold, each case holds at least 7 issues of (a year's worth), and costs $8.95 ($24.95 for 3, $45.95 for 6). Add $1.50 per case for postage and handling. Outside the United States, add $3.50 each (U.S. funds only). Jesse Jones Ind., Dept. Philadelphia, PA 7% sales tax. Send your order and payment to the address below, or call toll free, 1-800-8256690, and use your credit card (minimum $15). 95 FHB, 499 19134 (No P.O. boxes, please) Fine Homebuilding PA residents add E, Erie Ave., Waterproofing Guidebook by Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute, 3101 Broadway, Suite 585, Kansas City, Mo. 64111, (816) 561-8230, 1994. $28.45 (nonmembers) binder; 52 pp. A new guide to waterproofing materials, including some used for treating basements. The book gives definitions, specifications, test results and product comparisons. My only gripe: It was published too late to help me with my article. Protect Your Back Issues Kubal, McGraw-Hilllne. , 13311